Motor Starter Advice

[David C]

I have an old Rockwell contractors 1-1/2Hp table saw. I damaged the electrical cord between the plug and the switch box and the replacement spade connectors precludes the box cover from fully closing. The existing switch is a simple toggle.

I can get a 2Hp switch with a box for $100. Or I can purchase this mag starter from Grizzly
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD799/?tag=atomicindus08-20
for a little less. The grizzly mag switch enclosure is plastic.

I have researched other mag starters but the literature suggests I would need a thermal overload with the mag switch. My motor has a thermal overload on the motor. I didn't completely cost out one of the well known mfg's mag switches though the price might be over $300-$400.

Questions:

Is the Grizzly mag switch acceptable?

There are a lot of options when specifying mag switches are any of these appropriate for this use? (example, non reversing would be an appropriate option).

What does "reset" do in a mag switch?

Are there other mag switches with better enclosures that might be in the $100 to $200 range?

Any other comments or suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

David

 

[myredracer]

Is there much good cord left after the existing switch? If so, add a plug to it and make up a new extension cord.

You don't need a mag starter. A 2 HP rated manual toggle switch like this Square D one will work. If you have an electrical wholesaler nearby, take your old one in and get them to set you up with a replacement.

Sorry for huge pic. (Feeling too sick today to fiddle re-sizing it.)

 

[Mr. T]

If your motor already has an overload built in this guy is really all you'll need.

http://www.zoro.com/leviton-disconn-sw-short-toggle-30a-1ph-2-15hp-ms302-dss/i/G1377232/

And an enclosure to put it in.
http://www.zoro.com/leviton-switch-enclosure-316dx325wx475h-in-n13nc-ds/i/G1047496/

 

[Norcal]

I would not touch anything Grizzly particularly electrical components all just cheap ChiCom garbage.

 

[alfredeneuman]

Both Gil And Mr.T have the right idea. If there is thermal protection on the motor, all you need is a switch of the correct HP rating.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

U dont need a starter.

The reset is for resetting a tripped overload.

Get a HP rated switch.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MPQ51O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Norcal]

The Contractors saws came with just a toggle switch as original equipment, bought a Delta (predecessor and successor to Rockwell) contractors saw in 1990 & it came with a toggle switch, I never used it because a mag starter was installed in it's place. The OP would do fine to match the existing switch & be done with it.